12 indicted by grand jury this week

NEWARK - The following people were indicted for felony offenses in Licking County Common Pleas Court:

William A. Elliott, 44, last known address 1310 E. 19th St., Columbus, was charged with three counts of forgery, all fifth-degree felonies; and one count of theft, a first-degree misdemeanor.

On Nov. 9, 2016, Elliott was suspected of forging documents, according to the indictment.

Michael R. Siegle, 41, last known address 464 Manning St., Newark, was charged with one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony; and receiving stolen property, a fifth-degree felony.

On Feb. 15, Siegle was suspected of selling methamphetamine and possessing stolen property, according to the indictment.

David A. Cotter, 31, last known address 225 S. Main St., Utica, was charged with one count of burglary, a third-degree felony; and two counts of theft, both third-degree felonies.

On March 29, Cotter was suspected of stealing firearms from a residence, according to the indictment.

Christine D. Johnson, 53, last known address 186 W. Locust St. Apt. B, Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a third-degree felony.

On March 19, Johnson was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Michael J. Ranalli, 40, last known address 303 1/2 W. Church St., Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Nov. 10, Ranalli was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Curtis M. Byers, 45, last known address 69 Wing St., Newark, was charged with one count of burglary, a second-degree felony, and a repeat violent offender specification.

On Feb. 1, Byers was suspected of breaking into a home, according to the indictment.

Isaac Q. McCarty, 20, last known address 2104 Dayton Road, Newark, was charged with one count of breaking and entering, a fifth-degree felony.

On April 2, McCarty was suspected of breaking into a property, according to the indictment.

Keith D. Bennett, 51. last known address 203 Hudson Ave., Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony.

On Dec. 20, Bennett was suspected of possessing methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Ricky W. A. Miller, 32, last known address 573 Johnson Road, Chillicothe, was charged with two counts of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, both fifth-degree felonies.

On Feb. 22 and 24, Miller was suspected of sending inappropriate images to a minor, according to the indictment.

Eric E. McClain, 35, last known address 229 Jefferson St., Newark, was charged with one count of aggravated trafficking in drugs, a third-degree felony.

On Sept. 12, McClain was suspected of selling methamphetamine, according to the indictment.

Brian D. Stewart, 53, last known address 78 Derringer Court, Johnstown, was charged with one count of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, a fifth-degree felony.

On April 1, Stewart was suspected of having a loaded firearm in his vehicle, according to the indictment.

Bryan J. Frazier, 28, last known address 750 S. 30th St., Heath, was charged with one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and possession of cocaine, a fifth-degree felony.

On July 13, Frazier was suspected of possessing methamphetamine and cocaine, according to the indictment.